Council MIN 10-20-2009 Special/RegularCITY OF
Federal Way
MINUTES
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
Council Chambers City Hall
OCTOBER 20, 2009
5:30 PM
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor povey called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jack Dovey, Councilmembers Jim Ferrell, Linda Kochmar, Mike.
Park, Jeanne Burbidge, and Dini Duclos.
Mayor povey excused Deputy Mayor Eric Faison.
Staff present: Interim City Manager Brian Wilson, City Attomey Pat Richardson and City Clerk
Carol McNeilly.
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Council adjourned to Executive Session at 5:32 pm to discuss potential litigation pursuant to
RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)and collective bargaining pursuantto RCW 42.30.140(4)(b)forapproximately
sixty minutes. The Council adjourned from Executive Session at 6:10 pm.
3. ADJOURN
Mayor povey adjoumed the meeting at 6:11 pm.
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Approved by Council: November 17, 2009
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GITY OF
Federal Way
MINUTES
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Councii Chambers City Hall
OCTOBER 20, 2009
7:00 PM
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor povey called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jack Dovey, Deputy Mayor Eric Faison, Councilmembers Jim
Ferrell, Linda Kochmar, Mike Park, Jeanne Burbidge, and Dini Duclos.
Staff present: Interim City Manager Brian Wilson, City Attorney Pat Richardson and City Clerk
Carol McNeilly.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Isaac Conlen led the pledge of allegiance.
MOTION: Kochmar moved to amend the agenda and add item 3.c. Presentation of Arts
Alive Juried Winners. Councilmember Duclos second.
VOTE: Motion carried 7-0.
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. Certificate of Appointment: Planninq Commission
Councilmember Kochmar presented Lawson Bronson with a Certificate of Appointment.
The Council re-appointed Mr. Bronson to a four-year on the Planning Commission at the
October 6, 2009 Council meeting.
b. Citv Manaqer Emerqina Issues Introduction of New Emplovees
ICM Wilson introduced new employee Hollie Shilley, SurFace Water Management Water
Quality Specialist.
ICM W ilson reported on Police efforts throughout the City to reduce crime and stated a new
joint policing plan targeting the Federal Way Transit Center was created. Interim Police Chief
Andy Hwang reviewed the joint policing plan befinreen Sound Transit, King County Metro
Police and City Of Federal Way Police. Use of motorcycles and bicycles, additional police
presence from Sound Transit and Federal Way officers and increased signage referencing
police logos and video surveillance. This plan will be reevaluated after one year. Mr. Hwang
also reviewed the City's crime statistics since 1998. Overall, crime rates have continued to
decrease on an annual basis.
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c. Presentation of Arts Alive Juried Winners (ADDED ITEII�
Councilmember Burbidge noted the Arts Commission honored the winners of the Arts
Alive Juried contest at a reception earlier this evening. Arts Commission Chair Susan
Honda and Councilmember Burbidge presented the following awards:
The Jurors Award was presented to Mari Zaffuto. She received a$200 award and
will have a private art exhibit at City Hall.
The Commissioners Award was presented to Kathy McFall-Butler and Pat Longley.
Both received a $150 award.
Ballots for the Peoples Choice Award are still being collected and will be presented
in December 2009.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
Nancv Combs spoke in support of the City installing a 4-way stop at the intersection of 21 Ave.
SW 305
Bettv Tavlor spoke in support of installing a traffic light for residents of Belmar Park Mobile Home
Park.
Council Members requested staff provide a briefing regarding the two traffic issues mentioned
during public comments. Mayor povey stated he will schedule a briefing for a future meeting.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
Items lisfed below have been previously reviewed in their entirety by a Council Committee of three members and
brought before full Council for approval; all items are enacted by one motion. Individual items may be removed by a
Councilmember for separate discussion and subsequent motion.
a. Approval of Minutes: October 6, 2009 Regular Meeting Approved
b. Council Bill 506 Traffic Impact Fee F'�t Reaa��9,o�s�os Approved Ordinance No. 09-627
c. Council Bill 507 Transportation Concurrency Management F'�t Reaa�►,9,o�s�os Ordinance
No. 09-628
d. Council Bill# 508 Establishing Time of Payment, Interest and Penalties for North Lake
Management District F tReaa 9,o s os Approved Ordinance No. 09-629
e. Council Bill# 509 NPDES Code Amendments F'�t Reaa�n9,o�s�os APProved Ordinance No.
09-630
f. S 352" Street Extension Project 30 Design Status Report �uTC,o��os Approved
g. 2010 Asphalt Overlay Program Preliminary Project List and Authorization to Bid'
o�s�os Approved
h. WA State Department of Ecology Grant (Sea Lettuce) Permission to Apply �uTC �ois�os
Approved
i. Acceptance of King County Conservation Futures Funding and Acquisition Update �uTC �asios
j. Playground Replacement Alderdale Park PR"sPSC �on�os Approved
k. Playground Replacement Steel Lake Annex, Sacajawea and Saghalie Parks PR"sPSC �on�os
Approved
I. Purchase New Mower for West Hylebos Wetlands Park PR"sPSC,on�os Approved
m. 2nd Amendment for Landscaping Services at Dumas Bay Centre PR"sPSC �on�os Approved
n. Interlocal Cooperative Agreement befinreen Auburn, Federal Way, Kent, Renton, Tukwila and
The Port of Seattle, for the Valley Narcotics Enforcement Team PR"sPSC �on�os Approved
o. Interlocal Agency Agreement with Seattle PD, WASPC (JAG) Grant, Gang Analyst PR"sPSc
,0�,�09 Approved
p. King County RSO Grant Funding Cost Reimbursement Agreement Approved
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MOTION: Deputy Mayor Faison moved approval of the Consent Agenda. Councilmember
Burbidge second. VOTE: Motion carried 7-0.
6. INTRODUCTION FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
a. Council Biil 510 SEPA Amendments and Zoninq Code Amendments
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
FEDERAL WAY REVISED CODE TITLE 14, CHAPTER 14.15.030, RELATING TO STATE
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (SEPA) EXEMPT LEVEL THRESHOLDS, AND AMENDING TITLE 19,
CHAPTER 19.60.050 FOR USE PROCESS II, CHAPTER 19.65.100 FOR USE PROCESS Iil,
CHAPTER19.70.150 FOR USE PROCESS IV, AND CHAPTER 19.75.130 FOR USE PROCESS V
(AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 09-594, 07-573, 07-554, 04-468, 02-424, 00-375, 99-337, 97-291, 92-133,
90-43, AND 90-40)
The City Clerk read the ordinance title into the record.
Senior Planner Joanne Long-Woods reviewed the proposed code amendments.
MOTION: Councilmember Kochmar moved to forward the ordinance to second reading and
approval at the November 3, 2009 Council meeting. Councilmember Duclos second.
VOTE: Motion carried 7-0.
7. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Kochmar reported that Suburban Cites Association has been meeting with King
County representatives in an effort prevent cuts in transit services.
Councilmember Burbidge reported the King County Regional Transit Committee is also looking at
ways to prevent cuts to transit services. The South County Area Transportation Board had a
presentation on the 20/40 Plan that focused on road tolls as an option for revenues.
Councilmember Park reported the next FEDRAC meeting is October 27, 2009. He will also be
attending an upcoming Regional Law Safety and Justice Committee Meeting.
Councilmember Ferrell, Faison and Duclos had nof report.
Mayor povey reported the SCORE Project is moving forward. The bid opening was last week and
project bids were below estimates. Tomorrow bonds for the project will be finalized. He also stated
the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee adjusted their budget to submit a bid to host the 2011 NCAA
Swimming Championship.
8. CITY MANAGER REPORT
Interim City Manager Wilson had no report this evening.
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Council did not adjourn to Executive Session.
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10.ADJOURNMENT
With no further business before the Council, Mayor povey adjoumed the meeting at 7:52 pm.
Attest:
Carol McNeilly, CM City CI k
Approved by Council: November 17, 2009
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